No Divorce? The Billionaire's Love Chase! novel Chapter 205

Everyone exchanged uncertain glances.

Mr. Lennox asked York with great interest, "York, do you two know each other?"

York turned his head to look at Claudia.

Claudia stared straight ahead, pointedly ignoring his gaze.

If York didn't speak, she wouldn't either.

York was the heir to the Ferguson family, the most powerful family in Capital City. The number of women who could call him 'York' in public, including his mother Wendy, could be counted on one hand.

For Ann to address him so intimately in front of everyone, even with Claudia there as a shield, people would draw their own conclusions, regardless of what they said.

Ann was left hanging, unsure how to handle the awkward silence.

She had gone to great lengths to get an invitation to the Grandeur Group's gala, hoping to stand before York on her own merits and impress him.

She never expected him to completely ignore her.

Her gaze fell upon Claudia, and a cunning light flashed in her eyes.

She lifted her head, walked gracefully to Claudia, and greeted her warmly, "Mrs. Ferguson, what a coincidence to see you both here."

Claudia stood by York's side with a calm expression, deliberately ignoring Ann.

She could feel York's grip on her hand tighten unconsciously.

Claudia tried to subtly pull her hand away.

Outwardly, they painted the picture of a perfect couple—standing close, hands linked. But beneath that polished surface, a silent, relentless tug-of-war was always underway.

Claudia knew York was being cold to Ann in public to protect her. And Claudia knew Ann's impatient performance was a desperate attempt to make her relationship with York public.

A love that went both ways was rare and enviable.

Claudia decided to give them a little push.

Without waiting for Claudia to respond, Ann turned to leave.

She hadn't taken two steps before Peter blocked her path.

Peter looked her up and down with open contempt. "President Hawk, when did the Grandeur Group's gala lower its standards?"

Before President Hawk could reply, Peter added, "A minor influencer can get into the Grandeur Group's gala? For a second, I thought I'd walked into the wrong party."

President Hawk immediately ordered one of his aides, "What are you waiting for? Get this woman out of here."

Ann instinctively tried to move closer to York for protection.

Seeing Ann approach, Claudia deliberately stepped aside to make room for her.

York wrapped an arm around Claudia's waist, pulling her back to his side and shooting her a warning look.

Catching his warning glare, Claudia didn't dare make another move.